12CHE - Chemistry NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Fortes, Mr G. Milne.
12CHE - Chemistry NCEA Level 2
Aims of the Course:
Understanding the World: Chemistry explains the properties of everyday substances, the changes they undergo, and the principles behind various natural phenomena. You learn to analyse information, draw conclusions, and apply logical reasoning.
Real-World Applications: Understanding chemical concepts helps you make informed decisions about health, nutrition, environmental issues, and the use of household products. It also provides a basis for understanding issues such as pollution, climate change, and sustainable energy.
Topics:
Students study topics including:
Investigations and titrations to determine presence of substances in a sample.
Organic chemistry.
Structure of substances to explain their uses in the modern world.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have achieved 15 Dilworth Points in 11SCI.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.